SPHP in the News
WTEN: Albany Hospitals Warn of Longer ER Wait Times
WTEN/News10 reported on the warning from area hospitals, including St. Peter’s and Samaritan hospitals, of extended emergency room wait times.
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SPHP in the News
Spectrum: Local Medical Leaders Believe Coronavirus Fears to Blame for Drop in ER Visits
Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to Spectrum News about the sharp decline in ER visits, likely because of fears over COVID-19. Dr. Hanks stressed that hospitals are safe, and people in need of emergency medical care should be getting necessary help, not staying home.